divergrrl
Ideal_Rock
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2002
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for those of you who know me, I''ve been on PS since 2002 when I first was looking to reset my diamond.
My hubby bought my stone from a back alley broker, and I had a whole host of problems surrounding how I felt about it. (steep & deep, was chipped during original setting, etc etc )
I forget which PSer has the signature about it being harder to find a Mind Clean stone, but that could not have been truer for me. My OLD stone was not mind clean. It bothered me every time I looked at it. I reset it 3 times to try and find a way to live with it.
Finally it rests in the current halo setting, the halo''s intent to distract me from what I did not like about the diamond. (and also to amp up the size, since husband was adamant that I never upgrade for sentimental purposes)
In November, I noticed my stone was badly chipped/gouged. As it is insured, I was able to get a replacement.
I pondered the possibility of upgrading the size of my stone, possibly going to a round brilliant and a new setting, but I''d have to spend thousands I don''t feel right spending right now to get the size, etc. I''d want.
And to be honest, I really like my setting.
So, in a financially responsible moment, I decided to just replace my stone and not spend any extra right now.
My only caveat is that it had to be a preferred PS vendor and have an upgrade policy in case I decide in a few years to upgrade. (having options is a lovely thing)
Enter Good Old Gold.
I contacted Charlie & gave him the rundown, and Stone Cold on PS had found a stone for me that fit my setting and budget.
Charlie''s excitement over the cut quality of the stone was enough for me.
The stone I received is such an obvious improvement over my old stone, that I''m just blown away by it every time I look at it.
The F color really makes a difference to me (my old was was an I) and the cut is on fire. I can''t see the SI1 inclusions with my naked eye, (I could see my SI2 plain as day in my old stone) and I get a ton of compliments on it.
I did go down in carat weight, from 1.11 to 1.02, but you could never tell, because my old stone was all depth. This stone faces up exactly the same size. It''s simply cut better.
Dealing with Good Old Gold was as easy as can be. I sent them my old setting and they took out the old stone, sent it to my insurance company, reset the new stone into my bezel set halo, polished up my ring BEAUTIFULLY and got it back to me in a timely manner. Actually, rather quick once the insurance company cut them the check.
I used to have severe DSS (diamond shrinkage sydrome) and I was wondering when it would set in with the new ring.
Funny thing though, it''s been a month and I''m still not feeling the DSS. Could it be quality trumps size for me? Could it be having a "mind clean" stone was all I needed to scratch that diamond itch?
I am so happy with my stone. Having an Ideal Light Performance Princess cut from GOG is a special thing indeed. I don''t feel any buyer''s remorse over opting not to upgrade in addition to the insurance settlement. (I''m sure my hubby appreciates me not spending any money right now too-LOL)
Perhaps someday I will tire of my halo setting and choose to upgrade, but I honestly don''t forsee that in the near future. My stone is so beautiful, and it makes me smile to look at it. I enjoy all the compliments I get on it, and I love telling my admirers here on the West Coast that its a Long Island rock...
Many Thanks to Charlie and Darren at Good Old Gold for taking the time to work with me, and for their careful resetting of my stone into my ring. (Was that Marie? Thank you too!)
I will definitely use them if I need anything in the future.
(note: my avatar is my old stone in current setting, I need to update the picture)
My hubby bought my stone from a back alley broker, and I had a whole host of problems surrounding how I felt about it. (steep & deep, was chipped during original setting, etc etc )
I forget which PSer has the signature about it being harder to find a Mind Clean stone, but that could not have been truer for me. My OLD stone was not mind clean. It bothered me every time I looked at it. I reset it 3 times to try and find a way to live with it.
Finally it rests in the current halo setting, the halo''s intent to distract me from what I did not like about the diamond. (and also to amp up the size, since husband was adamant that I never upgrade for sentimental purposes)
In November, I noticed my stone was badly chipped/gouged. As it is insured, I was able to get a replacement.
I pondered the possibility of upgrading the size of my stone, possibly going to a round brilliant and a new setting, but I''d have to spend thousands I don''t feel right spending right now to get the size, etc. I''d want.
And to be honest, I really like my setting.
So, in a financially responsible moment, I decided to just replace my stone and not spend any extra right now.
My only caveat is that it had to be a preferred PS vendor and have an upgrade policy in case I decide in a few years to upgrade. (having options is a lovely thing)
Enter Good Old Gold.
I contacted Charlie & gave him the rundown, and Stone Cold on PS had found a stone for me that fit my setting and budget.
Charlie''s excitement over the cut quality of the stone was enough for me.
The stone I received is such an obvious improvement over my old stone, that I''m just blown away by it every time I look at it.
The F color really makes a difference to me (my old was was an I) and the cut is on fire. I can''t see the SI1 inclusions with my naked eye, (I could see my SI2 plain as day in my old stone) and I get a ton of compliments on it.
I did go down in carat weight, from 1.11 to 1.02, but you could never tell, because my old stone was all depth. This stone faces up exactly the same size. It''s simply cut better.
Dealing with Good Old Gold was as easy as can be. I sent them my old setting and they took out the old stone, sent it to my insurance company, reset the new stone into my bezel set halo, polished up my ring BEAUTIFULLY and got it back to me in a timely manner. Actually, rather quick once the insurance company cut them the check.
I used to have severe DSS (diamond shrinkage sydrome) and I was wondering when it would set in with the new ring.
Funny thing though, it''s been a month and I''m still not feeling the DSS. Could it be quality trumps size for me? Could it be having a "mind clean" stone was all I needed to scratch that diamond itch?
I am so happy with my stone. Having an Ideal Light Performance Princess cut from GOG is a special thing indeed. I don''t feel any buyer''s remorse over opting not to upgrade in addition to the insurance settlement. (I''m sure my hubby appreciates me not spending any money right now too-LOL)
Perhaps someday I will tire of my halo setting and choose to upgrade, but I honestly don''t forsee that in the near future. My stone is so beautiful, and it makes me smile to look at it. I enjoy all the compliments I get on it, and I love telling my admirers here on the West Coast that its a Long Island rock...
Many Thanks to Charlie and Darren at Good Old Gold for taking the time to work with me, and for their careful resetting of my stone into my ring. (Was that Marie? Thank you too!)
I will definitely use them if I need anything in the future.
(note: my avatar is my old stone in current setting, I need to update the picture)
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